90 years ago, Yorta Yorta leader William Cooper petitioned the king for Aboriginal representation in parliament
- Written by Bain Munro Attwood, Professor of History, Monash University
Cooper walking on Nicholson Street Footscray. Obtained with permission.Esmay Mann Collection.Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised this article contains names and images of deceased people.
Ninety years ago, Yorta Yorta leader William Cooper dreamed of Aboriginal people being represented in the Commonwealth parliament. In August...
